Donald Trump noticeably absent from GOP candidates standing for life on anniversary of Roe

On the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, many GOP presidential contenders were not silent. While Democrats Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton continue to defend the horrors of abortion, Republicans Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, Rick Santorum, Carly Fiorina, and Ben Carson took to social media. Recognizing the tragedy of over 58 million lives lost, these candidates explained why they stand for life.

Trump’s lack of a statement on the anniversary of Roe further illustrate the muddle he is in with pro-lifers and conservatives. His statements are viewed by some as very concerning, including his recent observation that “[W]e have to look at the positives, also, for Planned Parenthood.”

Turning to the candidates who did speak out, Marco Rubio shared a video and an op-ed on Twitter:

Editor’s Note: At the time of publication, 2:36pm ET, Donald Trump, John Kasich, Rand Paul, Mike Huckabee, and Chris Christie had not posted on their Twitter or Facebook accounts about abortion, Roe v. Wade, or the March for Life.